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Strummin With You: Guitar Boot Camp

Ready to become a rock star? Strummin’ With You: Guitar Boot Camp is the perfect camp for beginner guitarists who want to dive into the world of guitar in a fun, supportive, and high-energy environment. Whether campers are picking up a guitar for the very first time or just starting their musical journey, this camp is designed to make learning exciting, approachable, and confidence-building.

Each day is filled with hands-on playing, group jam sessions, musical games, and guided practice that keep students engaged and excited to keep improving. Our instructors create a welcoming atmosphere where beginners feel comfortable trying something new, making mistakes, and celebrating progress along the way.

By the end of the week, students won’t just feel like beginners—they’ll feel like musicians. The goal is for every camper to leave inspired, proud of what they’ve accomplished, and ready to keep playing long after camp ends. And most importantly, they’ll walk away feeling like true rock stars.

By the end of this intensive, students will know how to:

  • Identify the basic parts of the guitar
  • Tune their guitar with guidance
  • Play several beginner-friendly chords
  • Use simple strumming patterns to keep steady rhythm
  • Transition between chords while maintaining a consistent beat
  • Play along with other guitarists in a group jam setting
  • Perform a simple song or chord progression with confidence

The Roadmap to Rock

The Strum Schedule (sample schedule)

12:00–12:30 Tune, warm up, intro
12:30–1:15 Learn chords of the day
1:15-2:00 Practice Strumming Patterns
2:00-2:15 Snack Break
2:15-2:45 Music Theory and exploration
2:45-3:30 Review lesson of the day, practice song, preview next day, wrap up

The Riff Rundown

  • Ages 11-14
  • No experience needed
  • August 3-7, 12:00-3:30
  • Family Showcase: August 7 at 3:00
  • Limited space available
  • $525/week

Lead Guitarist

Jack Monteleone

Jack Monteleone is a versatile guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and passionate educator who loves helping students discover their inner rock star. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Jack holds a Bachelor of Music in Professional Music with concentrations in Performance, Business, and Recording & Production for Musicians.

Jack’s musical journey began with classical violin at age eight before he discovered his true love: the guitar. Over the years he expanded his musical toolkit to include bass and ukulele, developing a wide-ranging style that spans rock, pop, metal, alternative, folk, funk, and R&B.

As a performer, Jack is an active member of the Boston music scene, regularly gigging with a variety of bands and artists. His real passion, however, is teaching. Jack brings an energetic, encouraging approach to every class, helping students build skills, confidence, and a genuine love for making music.

At Strummin With You: Guitar Boot Camp, Jack combines his performance experience and teaching expertise to guide beginners through the fundamentals of guitar in a fun, supportive, and high-energy environment. By the end of the week, students won’t just know a few chords—they’ll feel like true rock stars.

JAMBAND

If your child is tired of practicing alone in his or her bedroom and is ready to take it to the next level, it’s time to plug in, crank it up and join the band!